Premier League News Roundup: Cole Palmer Set for The Blues Return; Gueye's Failed Appeal Mystery

First Story: Top Talent Palmer Available for High-Stakes Capital Derby with The Gunners

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca confirmed on Friday that Cole Palmer is set to return for the team's vital top-flight encounter against London opponents Arsenal.

The young English midfielder had been sidelined due to a broken toe incurred after an unfortunate occurrence.

“He is ready to start and participate,” Maresca commented. “Everyone is happy.”

This season, Palmer has featured in just four games in all tournaments, netting two goals.

Following his transfer from Manchester City in the previous year, he has notched 45 goals and 29 assists in 101 games for Chelsea.

“He is our best player, we are happy he is back, we need to allow him time to be completely ready,” Maresca continued. “His past performances have been excellent and no doubt he is going to do great things for this club in the future.”

2. Everton Receive No Explanation for Failed Idrissa Gueye Dismissal Appeal

The Merseyside club have failed in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's sending off for an on-field altercation with fellow player Michael Keane during the team's single-goal triumph at Manchester United.

The veteran Senegal player was shown a red card only 13 minutes into the game after hitting Keane amid a dispute over a poor pass.

Gueye immediately apologized, and the teammates appeared reconciled later in a mock social media post.

However, the appeal against the red card was denied, and Gueye must serve a three-game ban, leaving Everton short-staffed for their next match against Newcastle.

“We have appealed it and our appeal was turned down,” manager David Moyes revealed. “No explanation was provided for the rejection but we did appeal it.”

When asked about any further fallout from the event, Moyes continued: “It ended right away, it was done, that was it, we moved on quite quickly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

3. Yoane Wissa Practices with The Magpies for Initial Session since Setback

The club's recent acquisition Yoane Wissa has practiced with his new teammates for the initial occasion since suffering a knee problem soon after his move from Brentford in the autumn.

Manager Eddie Howe confirmed the news on the end of the week but withheld a potential comeback timeline for the player.

Newcastle brought in the striker for a significant fee to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a record-breaking transfer fee.

Unfortunately, Wissa was injured while on national team service before he could make his debut for his new club.

“He is progressing nicely, he trained with us for the first time on midweek, so I was really pleased with how he looked,” Howe commented. “It was his initial competitive session with the team. Let’s see how he reacts today.”

Howe added: “We’ve got [a return date] in mind, but it’s probably best if I withhold that information. We don’t want to disappoint anyone. Naturally, we want to involve him as soon as possible.”

In other news, the defender will be out of action for a month with a hamstring injury.

4. The Reds' Poor Form ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Insists Hammers Boss Nuno

The Hammers manager Nuno Espírito Santo has stated that Liverpool' dip in performance “should not be a focus” as his side gets ready to take on the ailing Premier League title holders.

Arne Slot's side has suffered six losses in seven recent league games, dropping out of the upper half of the table.

However, Nuno highlighted that there can be no complacency when the teams meet on Sunday at the their home ground.

“Liverpool is a good team and in football, what counts is what you do on the day,” Nuno remarked. “So what we expect is the champions of the Premier League, players that are skilled and able of doing fantastic things, so we have to get ready.

“The past of the outcomes before, the performance of the teams, is not that important. It is about the match day. Aware that we are going to face a high-quality team, that has players able of doing fantastic things, so we have to get ready, to challenge.”

West Ham will have available Lucas Paquetá after his suspension, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are progressing in their recovery from injury.

5. Morgan Gibbs-White in Contention for Forest against The Seagulls

Nottingham Forest's boss Sean Dyche is hopeful that Morgan Gibbs-White will be ready for the team's home fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion on the weekend.

The England international missed Thursday's European match against the Swedish side due to a back issue.

“We hope it is improving,” Dyche commented as he prepared to face Fabian Hürzeler's team, who have secured seven points from their past three matches.

“It’s comparable to back pain, but a morning sort of injury, one where you just rest awkwardly or twist funny. So we’re not anticipating, at this point anyway, that it’s very severe and it’s easing already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be fine for the weekend.”

Murillo was feeling his hamstring after the comfortable European victory, but Dyche indicated the player “is expected to be okay”.

Meanwhile, the full-back (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), the winger (hamstring), Chris Wood (knee), and the defender (hip) are expected to miss out.

6. Glasner: Conference League Defeat Won't Set Back Palace

Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner believes that the setback of midweek's European loss to Strasbourg is a indication of how far the team has come in competing on two fronts.

The FA Cup holders took the lead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were pegged back by the opposition manager's side, who climbed to runner-up in the table.

The Eagles now switch focus to Premier League competition with a home fixture against Manchester United, and Glasner is confident his side can keep up their challenge for a Champions League spot.

“Similar to the late loss against Everton, it just feels that it was completely unnecessary and it is our fault,” Glasner remarked. “On the other side, we have to acknowledge it. The commitment was there but it is a game we could have avoided losing.”

Glasner stated that Borna Sosa would not be available for Sunday's game after he stayed behind to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who went off during the first half against Strasbourg, is expected to be in the matchday squad.